Ethical Responsibilities
adult
Defined as someone 18 years of age or older.
battery
The unauthorized of touching of another person
contracts
Formalized promises that are enforceable by the law
Emancipated minors
Individuals younger than age 18 who are financially independent , married in the military, or have been emancipated by a court
Express contract
Document automation
Advance directives
These are written instructions that outline individuals desires regarding care should they become unable, as the results of illness or injury, to make these decisions
Breach of contract
Missing contract or payment
damages
Money to compensate for an injury or loss
Ethical dilemma
A situation in which there is no clear answer
False imprisonment
Claim that could be charged if patients are held against their will, unless they are mentally incompetent or a danger to themselves
agent
someone who has authority to represent another person
Code of ethics
Developed by a professional organizations , sets standards of professional conduct that promote the welfare of patients and high quality of care,
Defamation of character
-disclosing unauthorized information can result in being charged with harming the reputation of another
ethics
A system of principles, a society to develop to guide decisions about what is right and wrong.
fraud
-a form of dishonesty that involves of cheating or trickery
assault
A patient feeling threatened about receiving unwanted treatment, even if it is not performed , this can result in the crime of assault
confidentiality
Keeping private information hidden
discreet
Means being careful about what you say. Preserving confidences, and respecting privacy.
euthanasia
Performing a action that results in the death of the patient to alleviate suffering or when it is believed that there is no hope for recovering
Implied consent
Indicated by the patients actions , showing up for a medical appointment .
autonomy
-self determination
consent
Gives permission to people / patient
Durable power of attorney for health care
-designations of health care surrogate/ representative
Express consent
More formal, either oral or in writing, in which a patient gives permission directly to the provider to receive treatment.
Implied contracts
Actions of the parties create the contract .